Category: Water

Post Hurricane Landscape Tips We were fortunate to escape the wraths of Hurricane “Dorian” recently but here in St. Lucie County we still got a lot of wind and some heavy down pours too. We could still see… Read More

By: Lisa Krimsky, Betty Staugler, Brittany Scharf, Krista Stump and Rebecca Burton Florida’s lingering red tide has left many concerned residents with unanswered questions. Over the past 14 months since the bloom began off the coast of Southwest… Read More

Glyphosate is an herbicide commonly used in Florida landscapes and agriculture. UF/IFAS is committed to safety and supports integrated pest management as the first line of defense against weeds and other pests, including the use of glyphosate herbicide… Read More

By: Lisa Krimsky, Karl Havens, and Ed Phlips The heavy rainfall that came with Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and the above-average rainfall in spring 2018 again set the stage for another large-scale summer algal bloom in Lake… Read More

Its time to remember to do your part to manage mosquitoes on your property. Take time to look for standing water and dump it. Clean out your gutters. Purchase UF research-backed mosquito repellents. Infographic Poster @ IFASBooks ZIka… Read More

Bryozoans occur in both saltwater and freshwater systems. The UF Museum of Natural History refers to them as “moss animals” (Museum 2018). Its easy to see how they could be confused with tadpole eggs. Bryozoans are filter feeders. … Read More

Round flotation devices are showing up in lakes in St Lucie West. What are they? What’s going on? Residents of St Lucie West might notice the new limnocorrals installed in the lakes in Country Club Estates, Kings Isle and… Read More

I don’t know about you, but I like the idea of a business being conservative and eco-friendly. I especially like it when they point out their conservation efforts so I can give them kudos for their efforts and,… Read More